Update: The Microsoft Xbox Live status page has given the "Up and Running" thumbs up to most of the service. Apps like Netflix and YouTube are still listed as "limited," however. Original Story: According to Microsoft's support page, Xbox Live is experiencing some problems affecting...
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Major Nelson has revealed the cult hit will be released for Xbox One tomorrow. Goat Simulator became an unlikely hit, largely due to YouTube videos of the game going viral on the Internet. Tomorrow, April 17, it will have a new console to create a ruckus on when it is released for Xbox One. The game...
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As of this morning, Microsoft continues to warn Xbox Live users on Xbox One, Xbox 360, and other Xbox devices that purchase and content usage is limited. According to the Xbox Live Status page, users may be having trouble downloading/watching TV seasons that they've already purchased from Xbox Video...
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As we bid a tearful Games with Gold goodbye to Dungeon Defenders on this last day of March, Microsoft has announced the two titles that will be stepping up in April. The good news is that both are more recent releases than we’ve seen in past months. Starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to download...
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Update #2: Microsoft has provided additional comment on the relationship between service issues and the release of Titanfall. “Microsoft is investigating an issue that may interrupt customer access to some Microsoft online services," a representative told us via email. "This is unrelated...
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Microsoft has shared details on its March Xbox One update in text form, which is currently rolling out , but now it has released a video showcasing the new upgrades. You can check out the video below with host Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb as he runs down the majority of the updates in store for...
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The new update for Xbox One is beginning to roll out to users tonight, and it improves online party and matchmaking, among a number of other improvements. You can see the full list of updates on page two below, or on Microsoft's Xbox Wire page . Friends lists will now be easier to access, party chat...
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Although the game got off to a rocky start, Andy Schatz's excellent Monaco has passed the half-a-million mark in sales. However, the game's Xbox Live Arcade numbers remain very poor. Much of Monaco's success can be attributed to its inclusion in a recent Humble Bundle. Prior to that, the...
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Good news, Skullgirls fans. Lab Zero Games is getting ready to return the Konami-free version update next week on PlayStation Network in North America. Previous buyers will have access at no additional charge. The title is due to return to PlayStation 3’s PSN on February 11. Skullgirls Encore will...
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Don't expect the original game to return, but the long-abandoned online multiplayer gameshow is still on Microsoft's mind. Speaking with Polygon , Microsoft's general manager for lifestyle entertainment Dave McCarthy said the game is remembered fondly by those at Microsoft. "The approach...
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We already knew that Capy games was bringing Below to Microsoft's indie self-publishing service, now its announced a second title. The game, a very challenging side-scrolling platformer/shooter, will be released and self-published to Xbox One - but will also be released for Xbox 360 via Xbox Live...
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Fans of My Little Pony can finally proclaim their appreciation for the show on Xbox Live. Today, Microsoft added a number of My Little Pony avatar items to the Avatar Store including shirts, hoodies, and a Rainbow Dash pet. The items fall in line with the typical pricing of clothing and pets on Xbox...
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It has become so commonplace now, that it almost doesn't seem newsworthy – Minecraft selling an absurd amount of copies. It's insane how prolific this game continues to be. Minecraft on Xbox 360 has officially passed the 7 million in sales mark, according to developer 4J Studios' official...
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Earlier today, rumors were swirling that Microsoft had eliminated patch fees on the Xbox 360. A tweet from Xbox chief product officer Marc Whitten confirms that some titles are now exempt from additional update costs. @Polygon : FYI Microsoft eliminated fees for Title Updates on Xbox 360 Arcade games...
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The Xbox One will be region locked, only allowing it to play games bought from the country of origin where the console was purchased. It's not surprising, but it's nice to get some kind of confirmation from Microsoft. A representative from Microsoft shared the details of Xbox One's regional...
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Zen Studios' physics-based castle battler CastleStorm hits XBLA first, and the siege begins later this month. The game comes out on May 29 for 800 Microsoft Points. Other editions are currently planned for the PS3, Wii U, PC, and Vita, although no official release dates have been announced yet. CastleStorm...
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A new report says that an upcoming dashboard update of Xbox Live will bring about a number of changes to the service - and discontinue the use of Microsoft Points as retail currency on the network. The news comes by way of the tech site The Verge . According to Verge: "Microsoft will also phase...
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Minecraft is already available on the Xbox 360 through the Xbox LIve Arcade. A retail version of the game was supposed to release on April 30, but it has been pushed back to June. According to Microsoft's Major Nelson, the game has been delayed until June 4 in the interest of including, "the...
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Update: Retro City Rampage's developer has reached out to us to clarify some of the sales numbers referenced in this story.The numbers seen below were apparently, "extrapolated from an undetailed bar graph," and as such do not fully represent the sales of Retro City Rampage. He also wanted...
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The previously announced, but mysteriously absent Double Dragon 2 remake, Wander of the Dragons, has a release date, and it's very soon. According to Major Nelson's blog , Double Dragon 2 will be available for download on Xbox Live on Friday, April 5 for 1200 Microsoft Points. We haven't...
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